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Being a police officer isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. These are the people we call when there is a car accident, when someone is in trou- ble or in need, or when someone’s safety is at risk. These are the people who run toward danger and violence when the natural reac- tion for others is to run away from it. They have dedicated their lives to protecting our communities and keeping our friends, families, and neighbors safe.
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The rain didn't stop the many volunteers from coming out to help clean up our city on Friday, May 6th. Seniors from Wagner High School took a break from school work to help with the clean up. Photos by Jenna Petrik
Read moreA huge thank you to everyone that made this year’s community clean-up day successful. Thank you to everyone who brought trailers, trucks and their community pride. A big thank you to Commercial State Bank for supplying the meals for all the volunteers. Thanks to all the businesses who donated a helper and to all the citizens who showed up with a helping hand. A special thank you goes out to Wagner High Senior class. As you get ready to take on your new adventures, know you are leaving this area just a little bit better today. We wish you success in all your future endeavors!
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Over the course of my career, I have performed countless pelvic exams on women of all ages from all walks of life. There are two common patient behaviors that I have observed. First, most women leave their socks on. This could be the fact that most stirrups are cold, but it also seems like one feels just a little less exposed when wearing at least one item of their own clothing. The other thing that almost every woman does in the exam room is hide her undergarments under her pile of clothes. It is interesting that almost everyone, me included, feels the need to cover and hide their “unmentionables” when they are about to bare the very areas normally covered by these garments.
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The South Dakota Department of Education announced its annual list of South Dakota's Regional Teachers of the Year. Making that elite list for Region 3, is our very own Mrs. Knodel. This fall, one of the five regional finalists will be selected to represent the state as the 2023 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. That individual will be South Dakota’s candidate for the National Teacher of the Year Award. The 2023 National Teacher of the Year will be announced during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in spring 2023.
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This year Strengthening Our Community invites you to celebrate Silly Sock Day on May 12. Silly Sock Day was commemorated in 2019 as a fun way to bring awareness to the topic of Mental Wellness. Talking about mental health makes it more acceptable for those experiencing mental health challenges to seek help and get on the road to recovery. It improves communities by promoting awareness and reducing stigma. In addition, mental health does not just involve mental illness, but it also involves maintaining a positive state of wellbeing. Show your support of mental health awareness on May 12 by wearing silly socks or gifting a pair of socks. Both silly socks or SOC Suicide Prevention socks are available for purchase at Lavender Lane. By gifting someone a pair of socks on this day, it means “you are cared about and you are not alone” just as a sock creates comfort and comes in pairs. Also, show us how you support mental health awareness by posting a picture or comment, #sillysocday, on Facebook @SOCWAGNER
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The month of April closed out with our Wednesday meeting at our Rotary home on Main Street. Pastor Laurie gave thanks for the beautiful day, our nourishing meal and asked for the hands that prepared it to be blessed. Laurie went to the keyboard and led us in singing “In the Good Old Summertime” and “Be A Friend.”
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